South Korean ‘Goblin’ actress Go Soo Jung dies aged 24

Soompi reports that Goblin actress Go Soo Jung has died at the age of 24.

In a statement, Jung’s agency Story J Company revealed that the actress had passed away from a terminal illness.

A private funeral procession was held on 9 February with her family. It is believed that Jung passed away on 7 February.

As well as starring in the South Korean TV hit, Jung also starred in the music video for BTS‘s ‘With Seoul’.

Tributes to the late actress flooded social media.

“Please achieve all your dreams in heaven,” commented one person.

“She turned into a star in the sky at such a young age without living all of her life. I hope you become a shining star in the sky,” said another.

One commenter simply wrote, “rest in peace.”

 

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스토리제이컴퍼니의 소중한 배우 고수정이 하늘의 빛나는 별이 되었습니다. ⠀ 고수정 배우는 그 누구보다도 순수하고 고운 마음을 가진, 풋풋한 빛이 나는 사람이었습니다. ⠀ 우리를 반겨주었던 당신의 밝은 미소를, 가장 아름다웠던 당신의 청춘을, 그 마음만큼 순수했던 연기를, 우리는 영원히 기억하겠습니다. ⠀ 우리의 영원한 배우, 당신이 떠나는 그 곳엔 부디 아픔 없이 영원한 안식만이 있기를 바랍니다. ⠀ -스토리제이컴퍼니 일동

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